Access brand new resources built around the 18 exam stations, which closely reflect the MRCS Part B syllabus
✓ 227 Exam-focused stations
✓ Detailed Station Summaries
✓ Downloadable Role-Play PDFs
✓ Filterable / Searchable Stations
Stations are supported by anatomical images, providing clear diagrams that explain key concepts commonly found in the exam.
Use the revision tools for each station to view videos about the topic (including our Anatomy series featuring the legendary Prof Harold Ellis).
✓ 100s of anatomy demonstrations and procedural skills videos presented by leading surgeons including the legendary Professor Harold Ellis
Experience the Pastest Advantage-our resources are the most relevant and effective tools for medical exam preparation. With a laser focus on aligning our materials with the exact content and format of medical exams, we ensure that students receive the most accurate and up-to-date resources available.
Member of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) Part B is the second of two intercollegiate MRCS exams run by the Royal College of Surgeons in Great Britain and Ireland. The MRCS examination determines whether a trainee has acquired the appropriate skills, knowledge and attributes to progress to higher specialist training in surgery.
The MRCS Part B is an objective structured clinical exam (OSCE) and tests anatomy and surgical pathology, applied surgical science and critical care, clinical and procedural skills and communication skills.
The MRCS Part B OSCE consists of 18 examination stations, each 9 minutes’ duration and ‘manned’ by one or two examiners. The MRCS Part B stations are divided into 4 broad content areas (BCAs) grouped together and collectively known as 'Applied Knowledge' and 'Applied Skills'.
'Applied Knowledge' (8 stations = 160 marks) includes: Anatomy and surgical pathology (5 stations) and Applied surgical science and critical care (3 stations).
'Applied Skills' (10 stations = 200 marks) includes: Clinical and Procedural Skills (6 stations) and Communication skills (4 stations) which breaks down further into Giving and receiving information and History Taking.
Although Part B is a clinical examination, theoretical knowledge is still being tested. The Pastest resource seamlessly integrates the station experience into one resource for MRCS Part B preparation.
Each station contains MRCS Part B questions and additional resources such as anatomy videos, images, exam scenarios, and station summaries, all designed to prepare you for the four BCAs.
Read our MRCS Part B blog for more information about why we updated our MRCS Part B Qbank to more closely reflect the real exam.
In the UK and Ireland, there are three exam sittings or 'diets'. MRCS Part B exam dates vary between UK and Ireland exams, and International exams. For a full list of MRCS Part B OSCE dates, and to book the exam, see the Royal College of Surgeons website.